Piano artist Izumi Tateno turns 77 years.This age is greatly appreciated in Japan because it is believed to be an important age that reflects a good life in both the past and the future.The Izumi Tateno Festival, started in Tokyo in May 2012, culminates on his birthday in November 2013 in Tokyo. There the artist has a concert in which he plays three concertosdedicated to him together with the Finnish La Tempesta chamber orchestra.Considering the extensive lifework of this world-class artist even the Finnish music scene has a specific reason to celebrate.

The Finnish-Japanese Society (SJY) has invited piano artist Izumi Tateno to become an honorary member as he turns 77 years.The artist, who is greatly appreciated in Finland, but especially in Japan, still continues his long and intensive career as a concert pianist.His new career as a left hand pianist hasbeen of huge interest in Japan and all other countries where he has performed.